At ELTHAM we have a number of co-curricular groups, activities and competitions that allow you to express yourself and COMMUNICATE.
SWEET TALKERS
The purpose of the co-curricular club 'Sweet Talkers' is to promote the use of the voice in articulating the English language. The group helps to build confidence in the use of the spoken word and create a heightened awareness of the organs of articulation and their functioning to produce language. Indulge in a fun context to recreate various genres where the English language has been used effectively eg film, speeches, poetry, choral verse, songs, plays etc. Students are provided with a range of opportunities to expand their linguistic repertoires, and one of the main ways to do this is through critical engagement with print and digital texts.
Available for EAL students and all other interested students in Year 10 – 12.
AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The Australian Geography Competition is a contest for secondary school students, assessing their geographical knowledge and skills. The Competition aims to encourage student interest in geography and to reward student excellence. The competition is delivered online using the Education Perfect platform. Students have 35 minutes to answer multiple-choice and close questions, based on the Australian Curriculum: Geography. Prizes are awarded to performing students at state and national level.
Available for students in Year 7 – 12.
JUNIOR SCHOOL ETHICS OLYMPIAD
The Ethics Olympiad provides schools and universities with a unique opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration and communication. It is designed to get students thinking, talking and ultimately working together on some of the tough moral issues of our time. Our objective is to do more than just help them think through ethical issues: It is to teach students how to think through ethical issues together, as fellow citizens in a complex moral and political community.
Available for students in Year 5 – 6.
JUNIOR SCHOOL READING CLUB
Junior School Reading Club is a fun and calm reading adventure where children from Prep to Year 2 develop a love of books. Students enjoy listening to engaging picture storybooks, reading independently or alongside the teacher, and sharing stories together. Craft adventures connected to the books help bring stories to life while encouraging creativity and imagination.
Available for students in Prep - 2.
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
International Club provides a morning meeting for International Students and their friends to get together, meet up and hear announcements.
Available for students in Year 7 - 12.
LIVING SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP
The Living Spirit Fellowship is an annual competition run by the Greensborough RSL. The purpose of this competition is to research the contribution of the Australian Defence Force to either a conflict or peace-keeping mission. Successful applicants will then discuss their submission with an interview panel. The winner of the Fellowship is awarded an escorted 8-10 day tour to Thailand and Myanmar for them and a guardian, part of which involves commemorating ANZAC Day at Hellfire Pass in Thailand.
Available for students in Year 10 and 11.
NATIONAL HISTORY CHALLENGE
Students will work individually or in small teams to explore the National History Challenge theme. Students can respond to the theme in a number of formats including as an essay, multimedia presentation or museum display. This activity is a great for students who love history, who seek to understand our current society by learning about the past, who wish to explore ideas creatively or develop historical skills.
The event runs in Term 2 and 3.
Available for students in Year 5 – 11.
REALMS OF GOLD
Realms of Gold is a band of myth-lovers, history buffs, language nerds, and toga-curious scholars who dive into ancienty Greece and Rome through lively discussions, dramatic readings, mythology deep-dives, and gladiator level trivia battles.
Avaliable for students in Year 7 - 12.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Students from Year 7 and 8 are invited to join the Creative Writing Club where they can experiment with language in many different genres and forms. Students complete a lot of low stakes, fun, often experiential creative writing activities.
Available for students in Year 7 – 8.
DEBATING CLUB
Ready to persuade the minds and move the hearts of the world? In the Debating Club you will hone your public speaking skills and have the opportunity to participate in DAV Debating, competing against teams of speakers from other schools. The floor is yours!
Available for students in Year 7 – 12.
VISIONS CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Visions Creative Writing Club is designed for students in Years 10 – 12 who are currently working on their own writing projects, or who wish to hone their writing skills. Together we will also curate, edit and produce a new writing anthology at the College called 'Visions'.
Available for students in Year 10 – 12.